Find out about the requirements you need to meet to obtain residency in Malta. Types of applications, documents, recommendations and much more.
How to get the residence in Malta is one of the most frequently asked questions by those looking to emigrate to Malta or those who have already had the good fortune to study and work on the island.
The first thing you need to know is the difference between a visa and a residency in Malta.
The visa is a temporary permit, stamped in your passport, to stay in the country for 3 to 12 months, and is granted for tourism or language studies (English).
Find out how to apply for a study visa in Malta
Residence in Malta is a document that can be temporary, long-term or permanent depending on your case.
These are the types of residency in Malta for which you can apply:
1- Temporary residence for higher education studies (Temporary Residence Permit)
It is a temporary residence permit for persons who are going to pursue a higher education programme (undergraduate, bachelor, specialisation course, master or doctorate).
Most Latin American students can apply directly in Malta and Boom Studies provides advice on the educational offer available, university application, travel planning and consular procedures.
To learn more about the requirements and documents to apply for this type of residency in Malta click here.
2- Temporary residence for work (Work Permit)
It is a one-year renewable work permit issued by the Maltese government for persons who have a job offer in Malta.
The time it takes to receive the document varies depending on the type of application, if you are an essential professional (Key Employee) or if you make a regular application for various types of jobs and trades.
For more information on the Work Permit in Malta, you can click here.
3- Permanent residence (Long-Term Residency)
This residency is obtained after having lived and paid taxes in Malta, for an uninterrupted period of 5 years.
In addition to this, you will have to meet other requirements related to knowledge of the Maltese language and cultural integration in the country. The residence card you are granted is for 5 years, renewable, and is not linked to an employer.
To find out more about permanent residence in Malta (Long-Term Residency), for all the requirements and benefits of this document, click here.
4- Residence for family members of a European citizen (Family member).
It is a type of residence in Malta, which can only be applied for by spouses, stable partners for more than 2 years, or children of an EU citizen.
The document is issued for a duration of 5 years and grants the bearer the right to work and reside in Malta with his European family member.
If this is your case and you want to know more about the application process and documents, you can find out more here.
Do you want to obtain a residency in Malta by way of study?
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